Employment: Full-Time
Location: Lafayette, IN
As the sun comes up over the plant, you review a mix of work orders: a critical spare for a production line, a small batch of consumable tooling the operators will use all week, and a repair part that will get maintenance out of a jam. You pull the print, verify ISO and ASME Y14.5 tolerances, and choose the right tools. Before first break, you’ve turned a replacement shaft on a manual lathe, hit a tight tolerance on the mill, and documented each step. After lunch, you move to a CNC, tweak G- and M-code, run a first-article inspection with micrometers and indicators, and collaborate with maintenance to troubleshoot a hydraulic component up on a mezzanine. You wrap the day by restoring a spotless 5S workspace and logging improvement ideas with the team.
- Partner with production and maintenance to fulfill machining needs—primarily during first shift—and support special projects.
- Manufacture high‑quality repair parts and spares that keep equipment and operations running at peak performance.
- Produce essential consumables used daily in manufacturing processes.
- Set up and safely operate both conventional machines and CNC equipment.
- Maintain an organized, professional, and audit‑ready work area aligned to 5S.
- Champion safety standards, procedures, and best practices in every task.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally on improvements, root‑cause problem solving, and project work.
- 5+ years in a machine shop or industrial manufacturing environment.
- Comfort working at various heights/equipment levels and standing for long periods.
- Fluency reading technical drawings/blueprints and applying ISO tolerancing and ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
- Ability to read, write, and understand G‑code and M‑code.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Commitment to safe work practices and following documented instructions.
- Willingness to take a Mechanical/Machinist Aptitude Test.
- Ability and availability to complete additional college‑level courses if required.
- Proficiency using precision measurement tools (dial calipers, micrometers, dial indicators) and inspection/calibration equipment.
- Hands‑on mechanical troubleshooting strengths.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, piping, boiler, and steam systems.
- Experience executing preventive maintenance.
- Thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting; clear communicator and reliable teammate.
- Deep knowledge of mechanical equipment and systems; familiarity with 5S and workplace standardization.
- Exposure to Operator Maintenance practices (clean, inspect, lubricate).
- CNC tooling selection and use
- G‑code and M‑code programming/interpretation
- CNC machine setup and changeover
